Kodi Taehyun Lee was born on July 7,1996 and is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, and savant.
12 Facts About Kodi Lee
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Legally blind and autistic, Kodi Lee rose to fame after being a contestant, and ultimately the winner of the 14th season of America's Got Talent.
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Kodi Lee was born to a Korean father and an Indonesian-American mother, with optic nerve hypoplasia, causing him to become legally blind.
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Kodi Lee was diagnosed with autism at an early age, and has Addison's disease.
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Kodi Lee is widely considered to be a musical savant, a person with a developmental disorder who manifests profound ability and talent.
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On May 28,2019, Kodi Lee auditioned for America's Got Talent during season 14.
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Kodi Lee received a standing ovation by all four judges and the audience.
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Kodi Lee is the first autistic and developmentally disabled person to win the show.
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Kodi Lee received more votes than season 15 winner Brandon Leake and comedian Josh Blue, advancing him to the finale.
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In 2024, Kodi Lee participated in America's Got Talent: Fantasy League, initially being mentored by Simon Cowell.
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However, during the semi-final episode, Kodi Lee received Howie Mandel's Golden Buzzer, drafting him to Mandel's team and sending him directly to the finals.
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Since January 3,2024, Kodi Lee has been headlining the America's Got Talent presents Superstars Live show at the Luxor Theater in the Luxor Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada.